It looked touch and go there for awhile but ABC has now renewed Nashville for a third season of 22 episodes.
The Nashville TV show revolves around a rising country star (Hayden Panettiere) and a legendary superstar (Connie Britton) whose fame is fading. Others in the cast are Charles Esten, Eric Close, Clare Bowen, Sam Palladio, Jonathan Jackson, Chris Carmack, Lennon Stella, and Maisy Stella.
The show was on the bubble for cancellation last season, thanks to lackluster ratings. The numbers have dropped even lower for this season and it’s down by 21% in the demo. Season two of Nashville currently averages a 1.5 rating in the all-important 18-49 demographic with 5.34 million viewers.
It looked likely to be renewed for a third season, despite the low numbers and the high expense of the show’s top talent. However, Nashville is shot in Tennessee and the state recently voted to cut two-thirds of the tax benefits set aside for the show. That made it difficult for Lionsgate and ABC Studios to work out a deal that would work financially.
The show’s now been renewed for season three. Production may have to be moved out of Nashville unless the studios can get some of the tax incentives back.
What do you think? Are you glad that Nashville has been renewed or do you think it should have been cancelled to make way for something new? Should season three be the last?
I am sohappy the how has been renewed.. I am sorry missed the concert in NYC.. I would o f went for sure.
MY friends and I are willing to drive to Nashville to the next seasons concert if we can get tickets.
I hope Nasville makes the right choice and gives your show the tax icentives it needs…
Good Luck…
Why would Tennessee cut the tax breaks for a show that showcases one of its major cities and the state? If the producers of the show move film locations, it will lose the cameos of major country singers so there is no downside.
There is no upside for Tennessee because they will lose influx of cash spend to film the show in Nashville and the producers will figure out a way to avoid paying taxes to Tennessee.
Best show ever…..awesome story line , very real and the music is awesome!!! Please don’t cancel ever.
Glad to hear that Nashville has been eneewed, it’s one of the only chancs we gett in tthe Uk to enjoy country music related entertainment, long my it continue
I absolutely LOVE this series. It’s refreshing….not another “cop” series!!! It has lots of drama, twists, and turns, and I think it’s awesome! I just hope they don’t kill of Deacon! He should be with Rayna. 🙂
Just love this series great music story everything. Waiting for series 3never posted before
I love Nashville!!! Thanks for renewing!!!
You should keep this show for a long time.I am happy that you people are keeping it on for season i love this show and all the characters and all the actors and actresses. Thank You
Please don’t cancel this show. I look forward each week to enjoy the talent and beautiful music. Finally a good show to watch. Keep it on!!
I love the show along with the stories and actors. Please continue the show.
I look forward to the show each week and mostly I love the music and the wondeful talent you bring to the show. Joan Espinosa
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Nashville!! I never miss an episode. Please don’t cancel!
I am glad that ABC left Nashville ran a other session. I hope this show say on for the next 5 years
Absolutely love Nashville! I watch every episode!
I lived in Nashville eight years and was thrilled when the show debuted two years ago. The music is unbelievable-great writing– and It’s so refreshing to have something different on TV other than crime dramas. CSI Topeka can’t be far behind. Nashville is the one show I actually sit down and watch in real time. My only objection is the subplots are spawning subplots. Otherwise, the show’s a keeper!!
love this show – it needs to stay on
this IS A GREAT SHOW….and the cast of Nashville is a great ensemble
love-love-love this show…keep it going ABC